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Our vision is to create a community where all LGBTQ+ lived experiences are affirmed, supported, and celebrated.
The LGBTQ Center of Durham supports LGBTQ+ people through services, programming, resources, and support networks that center their wellbeing and allows them to thrive.
Founded in 2015, the LGBTQ Center of Durham opened its doors as the front porch of the LGBTQ community in an effort to serve all the people of Durham. With a commitment to prioritizing those most marginalized among us, Founder and former executive director, Helena Cragg raised funds and coordinated programs to elevate the presence of the Center until recruiting J. Clapp, the founder of Pride: Durham, NC, to be her predecessor in 2019.
Following Jozie's departure, long time Center volunteer and then Associate Director Natalie Watson served as interim for 2.5 years. The Board subsequently shifted leadership models, hiring program directors Vanity Reid Deterville and Raye Dooley to serve in a co-Directorship. Raye and Vanity are committed to steering the Center through a challenging sociopolitical environment while centering integrity, sustainability, and evolution.

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Our calendar of events: https://bit.ly/42afUMl Please note the Center hours vary daily. Events this week include: Monday, November 9: Center Open at 118 Hunt Street from 4:30-6:30 PM. Tuesday, November 10: Center Open at 118 Hunt Street from 11:30-1:30 and 4:30-6:30 PM. Wednesday, November 11: Youth Drop-In at 114 Hunt Street from 4:30-7 PM. Email youthcenter@lgbtqcenterofdurham.org for more information. Thursday, November 12: Center open at 118 Hunt Street from 11:30-1:30 and 4:30-6:30. Drop-In Case Management at 118 Hunt Street from 4:30-5:30 PM. (Do you have questions about reaching local resources - how, what, where and when? Stop in and our dedicated intern may be able to help you get connected!) Friday, November 13: Center open at 118 Hunt Street from 11:30-1:30. Name Change Navigation Drop-In at 118 Hunt Street from 10 AM to 12 noon. Registration appreciated but not required: bit.ly/NameChangeNav Saturday, November 14: Queer Family Meetup celebrates Native American Heritage Month from 10 AM to 12 noon. Register for location at: https://bit.ly/4AjNhNe

In conjunction with TDOR 2026 activities...The Pauli Murray Center is partnering with spiritual artist Ifasina Clear for the Installation of an ancestral altar on the front steps of Pauli Murray's childhood home. Community members are invited to participate in the installation of the altar on Friday, November 20th at 12 PM. The altar will remain installed and open to the community from 2 PM on Friday until 2 PM on Saturday. No registration is required and participants do not need to bring anything with them. What is an ancestral altar? An ancestral altar is a dedicated sacred space to give honor and reverence to loved ones, ancestors, and spiritual forebears. For our altar, community members will encounter opportunities to reflect, show reverence to, and connect with Murray as a spiritual forebearer.

Our Pantry neighbors rely on your donations to fill their pantries and bellies. We welcome perishable and non-perishable donations during 4-6:30 on the Tuesday before the third Thursday. For chicken owners, we have egg cartons if needed for donated eggs. For gardeners, we welcome fresh produce this week! The pantry encourages donations of: nutritious allergy friendly foods. Alternatives to animal milk high protein vegetarian or vegan products. frozen meat, canned/ packeted meats coffee, tea, hot chocolate, other drinks, electrolyte packets easy open ready to eat foods We also appreciate gifts cards to Aldi's, Food Lion, Ollie's, Costco, Wegman's and quality other retailers to help us fill in our inventory. #FoodSecurity #HolidayGiving #Homegrown #GiftCards #FeedOurNeighbors #PantryDonations #VeganOptions #CommunityHelp #DonationDrive

Join us for SQFN Second Saturdays! This month's queer family meetup will be at the LGBTQ Center on 11/14 and will celebrate Native American Heritage Month with some arts and crafts and a story! Register in bio (click the Sprout link and then this image)

Our calendar of events: https://www.lgbtqcenterofdurham.org/events/ Please note the Center hours vary daily. Events this week include: Monday, November 2: Center Open at 118 Hunt Street from 4:30-6:30 PM. Queer Book Club at 114 Hunt Street from 6-8 PM. (Feel free to join regardless of whether you have read the book!) Tuesday, November 3: Center Open at 118 Hunt Street from 11:30-1:30 and 4:30-6:30 PM. Wednesday, November 4: Youth Drop-In at 114 Hunt Street from 4-7:30 PM. Email youthcenter@lgbtqcenterofdurham.org for more information. Thursday, November 5: Center open at 118 Hunt Street from 11:30-1:30 and 4:30-6:30. Drop-In Case Management at 118 Hunt Street from 4:30-5:30 PM. (Do you have questions about reaching local resources - how, what, where and when? Stop in and our dedicated intern may be able to help you get connected!) Friday, November 6: Center open at 118 Hunt Street from 11:30-1:30. Saturday, November 7: Vogueing for Empowerment at 9th Street Dance from 6-8 PM.

Some of the biggest barriers to survivor safety are finance related. While we do our best to put cash directly into survivors hands, in tandem, we thought it would be awesome to create a body doubling/coworking space where we can support each other in sifting through all the shit that goes into getting financial stable. And offer relevant financial resources as we find them! That’s why we host our “Get Shit Done” evenings. They will occur the 1st & 3rd Tuesday of each month and be available in person or online (must register or email for the virtual link). Find the registration link in our bio :) If you or someone you know is a money expert who wants to share their knowledge with queer/trans survivors, please reach out! #survivors #lgbtq #durhamnc #economicjustice #queer #trans

Come One Come All...To The Trancestors Kiki Ball. This year we're honoring Trans Day of Remembrance (TDOR) with an emphasis on the celebration of Queer and Trans Life. This Ball will feature categories ranging from performance, face, realness and runway for a total of $3500 in Grand Prize Cash disbursed....all in remembrance of our fallen Trans community members. This will be a fully catered event with bites from ChopHouse BBQ and there will be a cash bar. Complimentary valet parking is being offered to the first 200 people and complimentary coat check is also being offered to the first 50 arrivals. Door entry is $15 and table purchases are $50 while tables last. (A table purchase includes 2 tickets for entry and seats 8). This event is hosted by The LGBTQ Center of Durham with support from The Black LGBTQ Migrant Project (BLMP), Southerners on New Ground (SONG), The Transgender Law Center (TLC), and the Transgender Education Network of Texas (TENT)

If you’re a person of color trans or gender-nonconforming community member and you would like to share space with The Center, discuss your trans experience, normalize joy in your life, then join us for the POC Trans support group October 28 from 5 PM to 7 PM at the 114 Hunt Street. We will provide light snacks.

Our calendar of events: https://www.lgbtqcenterofdurham.org/events/ Please note the Center hours vary daily. Events this week include: Monday, October 26: Volunteer orientation at 114 Hunt Street from noon-1:30 PM. Register at bit.ly/4zytV6y Center Open at 118 Hunt Street from 4:30-6:30 PM. Tuesday, October 27: Center Open at 118 Hunt Street from 11:30-1:30 and 4:30-6:30 PM. Wednesday, October 28: Youth Drop-In at 114 Hunt Street from 4-7:30 PM. Email youthcenter@lgbtqcenterofdurham.org for more information. Trans POC Support Group at 114 Hunt Street from 5-7 PM. Thursday, October 29: Center open at 118 Hunt Street from 11:30-1:30 and 4:30-6:30. Friday, October 30: Center open at 118 Hunt Street from 11:30-1:30. Queerhouse Halloween Dance Party at 118 Hunt Street from 6-9 PM. Saturday, October 31: No Events. Sunday, November 1: Queer Parent Support Circle at 114 Hunt Street at 10 AM. Transforming Families virtual meeting from 4:30-6 PM. Email transformingfamiliesnc@lgbtqcenterofdurham.org to register.

What's your experience in Durham Public Schools? Do you have the support you need as a queer student or queer family in DPS? We need to hear from you to inform our organizing strategy! No DPS admin will be present. We want your unfiltered experience. join us on 10/25

Our calendar of events: https://bit.ly/42afUMl Please note the Center hours vary daily. Events this week include: Monday, October 19: Center Open at 118 Hunt Street from 4:30-6:30 PM. Tuesday, October 20: Center Open at 118 Hunt Street from 11:30-1:30 and 4:30-6:30 PM. TRANSform The Vote at 118 Hunt Street from 12-3 PM. Visit http://songpower.info/transformthevote for more information. Get Shit Done at 114 Hunt Street from 4:30-6:30 PM. Email advocate@lgbtqcenterofdurham.org for more information. Wednesday, October 21: Youth Drop-In at 114 Hunt Street from 4-7:30 PM. Email youthcenter@lgbtqcenterofdurham.org for more information. Thursday, October 22: Center open at 118 Hunt Street from 11:30-1:30 and 4:30-6:30. STI/HIV Testing at 114 Hunt Street from 1-3 PM. Survivor Roots Support Group from 5:30-7 PM. Email advocate@lgbtqcenterofdurham.org to register. Friday, October 23: Center open at 118 Hunt Street from 11:30-1:30. Saturday, October 24: Volunteer Orientation at 114 Hunt Street from 11-12:30 PM. Register at bit.ly/4jo6aJJ Sunday, October 25: No events.

At the intersection of LGBT History Month and Relationship Violence Awareness Month, spend a few minutes with our co-Executive Director Raye Dooley, and Shaye Loyd, the Director of the Southern Queer Survivors Network (SQSN). Hear a little history of how domestic violence work was born, how it wasn’t until much later that LGBT intimate partner violence was addressed and specifically how the work of the SQSN came to be. SQSN services are available to queer survivors in all 100 counties across North Carolina. Intake form: bit.ly/SQSNReq #LGBTQHistoryMonth #LoveIsLove #DVAM2026 #WithSurvivors #every1knowssome1 @thenetworklared @nsvrc @southern_queer_survivors @nc_governor @ndvhofficial

Families with LGBTQ preteens! We are hosting a free 6-session event series for a small group of families this Fall/Winter. Youth age 9-12 will participate in a role playing campaign while parents have a separate discussion group and book study. Looking for 6-8 youth and their parents/caregivers. If this sounds interesting and you can commit to attending all 6 sessions please complete our interest form linked in our bio (click "sprout" link and then this image)! email families@lgbtqcenterofdurham.org with any questions!

Are you ready for elections? Does your ID look like you today? Join SONG Power's @songpowerc4 effort to TRANSform the Vote! On Tuesday, October 20, from 12PM to 3PM, our staff will join them as they cover the cost to get you from the Center to the Board of Elections (BOE) and help you get a voter ID that captures you just as you are, no gender marker necessary. An attorney will also be present to answer legal questions you may have. See linktr.ee/LGBTQCenterofDurham (in our bio) for the registration link. If you can't make it on October 20 but want or need support, please sign up and someone from the Southerners On New Ground team will be in touch.

The name Change Navigator is available via email and appointment any time, and by drop-in the second Friday of each month from 10am-2pm. Ask about name & gender corrections on documents. Notary available October 9 from 10-noon intake form: bit.ly/NameChangeNav or email namechange@lgbtqcenterofdurham.org

Our calendar of events: https://www.lgbtqcenterofdurham.org/events/ Please note the Center hours vary daily. Please call ahead if you plan to visit 919-827-1436. Events this week include: Monday, October 12: Closed for Indigenous Peoples' Day Tuesday, October 13: Center open at 118 Hunt Street from 11:30-1:30 and 4:30-6:30. Wednesday, October 14: STI/HIV testing (114 Hunt St) 4-6PM Teen Time Drop-In CANCELLED this week Thursday, October 15: Center open at 118 Hunt Street from 11:30-1:30 and 4:30-6:30. Friday, October 16: Center open at 118 Hunt Street from 11:30-1:30. Saturday, October 17: no events Sunday, October 18: Transforming Families NC 4:30-6

Live virtual screening with Q&A Watch it with us at the LGBTQ Center of Durham Second Nature - A joyful documentary about the 1,500+ animal species that break the "rule" of sex, gender, and family. Narrated by Elliot Page Saturday October 10 at 3PM 114 Hunt Street Streamed live, followed by a live virtual Q&A with Elliot Page director Drew Denny & more *** This virtual experience is hosted by PEN America, benefiting Allies in Arts, a non-profit organization supporting women, BIPOC, and queer artists in all mediums through education, grants, exhibitions and mutual aid which is leading a national tour of the film as a suicide prevention resource for LGBTQ+ teens. While we offer this to the public for free, please consider providing financial support to Transforming Families NC a program of the LGBTQ Center of Durham providing support to caregivers of trans and gender non-conforming youth of all ages and to Allies in Arts.

PrEP is for everyone! Find out more about ow this prescription helps prevent HIV. Complete this form: https://dconc.jotform.com/252823474325054 call 984-800-4923 email qnorman@dconc.gov #prepworks #UEqualsU #Prep4Love #HIVPrevention #HIVPrEP

Survivor Roots Support Group for LGBTQ+ Survivors of Interpersonal Violence 2nd and 4th Thursdays from 5:30-7 PM. Registration required. bit.ly/SurvivorRoots or link in bio, click linktree, registration links, and click the image of this post Hosted by the Southern Queer Survivor Network.

Queer Families! This month's Second Saturdays queer family meetup will be a Fall Festival at the LGBTQ Center of Durham! Come out for arts and crafts and a dance party! Costumes encouraged!! Register at the link in our bio (click linktree, registration links, and then this image).

Get Shit Done Every Other Tuesday1st & 3rd Tuesdays 5:30-6:30 PM at 114 Hunt Street In person and virtual options. A coworking space to do the money things we've all been avoiding. *laptops available in person* Hosted by the Southern Queer Survivor Network.

Our calendar of events: https://www.lgbtqcenterofdurham.org/events/ Please note the Center hours vary daily. Please call ahead if you plan to visit 919-827-1436. Events this week include: Monday, October 5: Center open at 118 Hunt Street from 4:30-6:30 PM. Tuesday, October 6: Center open at 118 Hunt Street from 11:30-1:30 and 4:30-6:30. Get Sh*t Done 114 Hunt St 5:30-6:30 Wednesday, October7: Teen Time Drop-In at 118 Hunt Street from 4:30-7 PM. Thursday, October 8: Center open at 118 Hunt Street from 11:30-1:30 and 4:30-6:30. Survivor Roots Support Group from 5:30-7 PM. Register for location: Friday, October 9: Center open at 118 Hunt Street from 11:30-1:30. Name Change Drop-in 118 Hunt St 10-2 Saturday, October 10: SQFN Family Fall Festival at 118 Hunt St 10-12 Second Nature film at 114 Hunt St 3-5 Sunday, October 11: No events

Queer Families! This month's Second Saturdays queer family meetup will be a Fall Festival at the LGBTQ Center of Durham! Come out for arts and crafts and a dance party! Costumes encouraged!! Register at the link in our bio (click the sprout link, and then this image).

IT'S A SQSN CRAFT NIGHT EXTRAVAGANZA! Staff, Survivors, and Supporters welcome! Come Join the whole SQSN Squad Thursday October 1st, from 630pm -830pm, we'll be getting set for DVAM and getting crafty for the PRIDE: Durham Parade! Got a Great Slogan In Mind? Marching With SQSN on the 3rd? Come make A Sign! Come Decorate a Shirt! We've Got Beads and String and All The Things for Bracelet Making! We'll have crafting supplies available, and encourage you to bring your faves from home to add some special touches to your messages of love, support, care, and empowerment. #CreativeCommunity #Survivor #Power #Pride #LGBTQ

Jesse Huddleston, Director of Development and Community Engagement, chats with Vanity Deterville, co-Executive Director about all things Pride coming up this week. The 2026 theme: Always Forward, Never Straight: Preserving History, Coming Home. Check out the events at pridedurhamnc.org Parade is Saturday Oct 3, starts at noon on Duke East Camps Main street gate. Or Livestreaming at indyweek.com #pridedurhamnc #WeBelong #AlwaysForwardNeverStraight #LGBTQ #QueerJoy

Our calendar of events: https://bit.ly/42afUMl Events this week include: Monday, September 28: Center open at 118 Hunt Street from 4:30-6:30 PM. Transform the Vote (118 Hunt St) 3-4:15 PM- register at https://bit.ly/4z21aPp STI/HIV Testing at 118 Hunt St 4:30-7:30 PM. Tuesday, September 29: Center open at 118 Hunt Street from 11:30-1:30 and 4:30-6:30. Queer Ecology Family Picnic (Duke Gardens) 5-6:30PM. Get Shit Done with Special Guest meets virtually from 5:30-6:30PM. Register at https://bit.ly/4eXTOFK Wednesday, September 30: Teen Time Drop-In at 118 Hunt Street from 4:30-7 PM. Pride Bike Ride at Crank Arm Brewing Company from 6:30-8:30. Teen Time Drop-In at 118 Hunt St from 4:30-7PM. Trans POC Support Group at 114 Hunt St from 5-7PM. Thursday, October 1: Center open at 118 Hunt Street from 11:30-1:30 and 4:30-6:30. "We Belong" Multi Faith Service at Eno River Unitarian Universalist Fellowship from 6:30-8:30. SQSN Pride Craft Night at 114 Hunt Street from 6:30-8:30. Friday, October 2: Center open at 118 Hunt Street from 11:30-1:30. Saturday, October 3: Pride Community Protest and Parade (Duke Central Campus) 12-2PM. Post-Pride Picnic at EK Powe Playground from 2-4PM. Sunday, October 4: Queer Parent Support Circle at 114 Hunt St from 10-11:30AM. Name Change Clinic at Chapel Hill Public Library from 12:30-4:30PM. Email ncnamechangeclininc@email.com for more info. Transforming Families Support Group meets virtually from 4:30-6 PM. Email transformingfamiliesnc@lgbtqcenterofdurham.org to register.

Do you have questions on the legal name change process in NC, or about gender markers on identity documents? Stop by or register for an online check in - https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeeXLBdZXarmKi0wx8ZSnbbOw8b9qppicCZqo9QC2JCx261qg/viewform

IT'S A SQSN CRAFT NIGHT EXTRAVAGANZA! Staff, Survivors, and Supporters welcome! Come Join the whole SQSN Squad Thursday October 1st, from 630pm -830pm, we'll be getting set for DVAM and getting crafty for the PRIDE: Durham Parade! Got a Great Slogan In Mind? Marching With SQSN on the 3rd? Come make A Sign! Come Decorate a Shirt! We've Got Beads and String and All The Things for Bracelet Making! We'll have crafting supplies available, and encourage you to bring your faves from home to add some special touches to your messages of love, support, care, and empowerment. #CreativeCommunity

Let's hear from co-Executive Director Raye Dooley. Durham Pride Week kicks off Sunday with Pride vendors at the Food truck Rodeo at @DurhamCentralPark from 12-4. Be sure to view all the way through to learn about photo-less voter IDs and how you can get one. We offer the opportunity Monday to visit the Durham Board of Elections @dcovotes together!

Be sure to fellowship with Us for this month's POC Trans Support group on September 30th from 5-7pm. This session will be co-facilitated in Partnership with Adrian Williams, One Day at A Time, and feature guest speaker Pioneer and Poet, Andrea Jenkins, the first Black openly trans woman elected to public office in the United States!

Our calendar of events: https://www.lgbtqcenterofdurham.org/events/ Please note the Center hours vary daily. Please call ahead if you plan to visit 919-827-1436. Events this week include: Monday, September 21: Center open at 118 Hunt Street from 4:30-6:30 PM. Tuesday, September 22: Center open at 118 Hunt Street from 11:30-1:30 and 4:30-6:30. Queer Soup Night at 114 Hunt Street from 6:30-8:30 PM. Get your ticket from @qsn_durham Wednesday, September 23: Teen Time Drop-In at 118 Hunt Street from 4:30-7 PM. Thursday, September 24: Center open at 118 Hunt Street from 11:30-1:30 and 4:30-6:30. Survivor Roots Support Group from 5:30-7 PM. Register for location: bit.ly/SurvivorRoots Friday, September 25: Center open at 118 Hunt Street from 11:30-1:30. Queer Prom at 118 Hunt Street from 6-9 PM. Register at http://bit.ly/QueerYouthProm and follow @queeryouthdurham for more info! Saturday, September 26: No events. Sunday, September 27: Pride Vendor and Food Truck Rodeo at Durham Central Park from 12-4 PM. Follow @durhamcentralpark and @pridedurhamnc for more info!

Our calendar of events: https://bit.ly/42afUMl Please note the Center hours vary daily. Please call ahead if you plan to visit 919-827-1436. Events this week include: Monday, September 14: Center open at 118 Hunt Street from 4:30-6:30 PM. Tuesday, September 15: Center open at 118 Hunt Street from 11:30-1:30 and 4:30-6:30. Get Shit Done at 114 Hunt Street or virtually from 5:30-6:30 PM. Register at https://bit.ly/4h0Jexi o Latine Family Night at 118 Hunt Street from 6-8 PM. Register at https://bit.ly/4cLh8or Wednesday, September 16: Teen Time Drop-In at 118 Hunt Street from 4:30-7 PM. Thursday, September 17: Center open at 118 Hunt Street from 11:30-1:30 and 4:30-6:30. HIV/STI Testing at 114 Hunt Street from 1-3 PM. Queer Sex Trivia at Arcana from 8-10 PM. Friday, September 18: Center open at 118 Hunt Street from 11:30-1:30. Bob Moss Paint-Along at 118 Hunt Street from 6-7 PM. Register at https://bit.ly/4xWnr16 Saturday, September 19: Community Conversation with DPS Families at 114 Hunt Street from 10 AM to noon. Register at https://bit.ly/4j9bv7k Sunday, September 20: Transforming Families at 114 Hunt Street from 4:30-6 PM. Email transformingfamiliesnc@lgbtqcenterofdurham.org for details.

We need to hear from you! We are hosting a listening session for families with LGBTQ+ kids currently enrolled in Durham Public Schools. Sharing your experiences with DPS will help us organize to make our schools safe and affirming for all queer/trans students. Register at the link in our bio, and then join us at 114 Hunt St. on 9/19 at 10am. We will have snacks!

We are here for you now with free clothes and free produce from Food Lion. We would love to see you come by now till about 1:15 at 118 Hunt Street Saturday, September 12.

Queer Latiné families! Join SQFN for Latiné Family Night at the LGBTQ Center of Durham! Register at the link in our bio (click the "sprout" link and then this image).

Did you know you can support our mission through non-cash donations of stock and crypto through our pledge.com impact page? Visit https://bit.ly/PledgeDurham to donate stock or crypto. #nonprofit #Giving #stocks #Diversify #stockmarket #investing #trading #cryptocurrency #philanthropy #Bitcoin # Ethereum #Stellar # Zcash #Solana #Cardano

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